The Strategy has been guided by input and participation from a diverse group of agencies from across the country. For this reason, federal, state and tribal agencies were asked to participate as members of an intergovernmental Steering Committee to provide advice and support for development of the Strategy.

The Steering Committee consists of representatives from 15 federal agencies with management authorities for fish, wildlife, plants, or their habitat, as well as representatives from five state fish and wildlife agencies and two inter-tribal commissions.

The purpose of the Steering Committee is to exchange views, information, and advice relating to the development and implementation of the Strategy. The Committee oversaw the Technical (writing) Teams, worked to ensure a robust engagement process with a diverse group of stakeholders, and facilitated coordination and communication across agencies and departments.

Co‐chaired by the USFWS, NOAA and State of New York, the Steering Committee is composed of senior representatives from the following organizations:

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Reclamation

California Department of Fish and Game

Environmental Protection Agency: Office of Water

Farm Service Agency

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission

NOAA: Ocean Service

NOAA: Fisheries Service

National Park Service

Natural Resources Conservation Service

New York Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Geological Survey

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

White House Council on Environmental Quality

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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"With the release of the U.S. National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy, wildlife professionals have a framework and collection of useful approaches as they adapt their wildlife management and conservation strategies to a changing climate. The ability to proactively plan for climate change in managing our nation's fish, wildlife, and habitat is crucial; this strategy makes that more possible than ever before." -- Ken Williams, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Wildlife Society